Elderly man safe, reunited with family

An elderly man who went missing Saturday has been found and safely reunited with his family.

Felix Martinez, 80, of the 3500 block of West Armitage Avenue, was reported missing after he was seen leaving his home where he lives with his wife about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Chicago police said.

Martinez, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, likes to walk for long periods of time and usually ends up far away from home, police said. He likes to walk down major streets and avenues.

In the past, Martinez has walked to the 1400 block of West Milwaukee Avenue and the 1500 block of West Rosemont Avenue. He also has been located in Maywood and at the Elmhurst Hospital in Bensenville, said police.